mik971
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| 25 Watt Tube Amp for 90db Speakers? I agree with Rrog. I am newer to tube amps but my 6 watt SET amp with large transformers drives my 91db 8ohm paradigms pretty well. There are more factors to consider other than watts.. | |
| Tube buffer or tube preamp I owned the same tube buffer as Tonyangel. It did make a positive difference on a Nad/Rotel set-up. (not huge) I then upgraded to a used Conrad-Johnson tubed-pre and the difference was big. Sounds wonderful with my digital sources. I would definat... | |
| How about the Emotiva XDA-2? Tonyangel: I used a Conrad Johnson PV3 with the emotiva dac and it sounded wonderful. I just set the volume to a good level on the CJ pre, and then used the Emotiva remote for "fine-tuning" the volume settings depending on digital source. I think ... | |
| Anyone try Supra LoRad 2.5 PCs? DaveyF: Is there a connector that you could recommend for $100usd for the set? Do you recommend copper or gold? I am currently using the Supra connectors and would like to experiment.. | |
| How about the Emotiva XDA-2? I own the XDA-1 and agree it is excellent for the cash and is a good DAC. I don't think that even an improved (XDA-2) will outperform your NAD C162 as a pre-amp. The NAD is an excellent unit for the money and has a good phono stage if you ever get... | |
| Speaker Cables With SET Amps I am probably more budget concious than you but for my SET amp I use Supra-Ply 3.4 and really like the combo.. | |
| dac to cdp quality ratio I owned a both the Sunfire Processor and Arcam DV135. To answer your question, I highly doubt $250 will improve your sound. Older DAC's if designed well, can definately compete with today's DAC's. I have an old EAD 7000mkii that still sounds amazi... | |
| Looking for DAC to improve sound quality from iPod I would also recommend the Pure i20 which I own. It is truly an amazing piece of gear for the money... | |
| Preamp for headphone use I think a small but noticable upgrade from "Old Milwaukee" would be "Meister Brau"... | |
| Best Integrated Amplifier for B&W 685 711- The Rotel is a wonderful match the B&W's, I have listened to the combo extensively... | |
| Has any one heard Kimber over audio quest? No Zd542, I purchased authentic AC's from my local authorized dealer. Does'nt matter what the warranty is if they don't sound good in your system... | |
| Has any one heard Kimber over audio quest? I agree with Elizabeth. I don't like to hate on products, but have had no luck with AQ interconnects. Just about everything else I tried was better... | |
| Best entry level audiophile CD player with Co-Ax If you are using the DAC in the Decco unit, I would purchase a new budget CD player with warranty. (most have digital outs) I believe Cambridge, NAD, Onkyo, or Yamaha would fit the bill. If you want a better used CDP, I would strongly recommend th... | |
| Tubes for Conrad Johnson PV 12 preamp I have not compared directly to the Gold Lion, but the 12AU7 is one of Mullards finest. It is one of the most rugged tubes and is very good sounding. (very long lasting) For the 12AX7, I think you would be OK with one of the new production premium... | |
| Tubes for Conrad Johnson PV 12 preamp I have a PV 3 preamp and love the sound, I use:12AX7 Telefunken (cost various)12AU7 Mullard NOS ($35 a piece)I think you would be much more pleased with NOS tubes. The 12AU7's are pretty cheap so it is not cost prohibitive on your unit. |